The Best Colleges in America with High Acceptance Rates

Top Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

Getting into a good college doesn't need to be difficult. There are many colleges that are highly rated yet accept most students who apply. These four-year colleges all have acceptance rates over 75%. You will have an easy time getting accepted if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. These are colleges ranked by using the methodology for the CollegeSimply.com Best Colleges rankings.

See also, popular colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges.

High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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University of the Cumberlands
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Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

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83% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 18,053enrollment
  • $14,337net price
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

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Concordia University Texas
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Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,863enrollment
  • $24,761net price
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Coker College
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Hartsville, SC

Coker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,160enrollment
  • $19,345net price
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

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Dillard University
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $18,949net price
  • 988-1176SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Jackson State University
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HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $15,292net price
  • 1073-1210SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Bowie State University
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HBCU
Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 6,275enrollment
  • $13,886net price
  • 800-1048SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

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Troy University
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Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 14,156enrollment
  • $13,187net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Concord University
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Athens, WV

Concord University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,748enrollment
  • $8,464net price
  • 890-1135SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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University of Bridgeport
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Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport

Private 4 Year

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82% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 3,988enrollment
  • $28,470net price
  • 935-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

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Southeastern Louisiana University
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Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 13,465enrollment
  • $12,291net price
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Lewis Clark State College
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Lewiston, ID
 

Lewis Clark State College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 3,746enrollment
  • $11,476net price
  • 850-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 8

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Wilmington College
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Wilmington, OH
 

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#31 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,046enrollment
  • $24,528net price
  • 850-1010SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Wilson College
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Chambersburg, PA
 

Wilson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#58 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,360enrollment
  • $23,923net price
  • 970-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 9,389enrollment
  • $14,238net price
  • 955-1135SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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University of South Carolina Beaufort
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Bluffton, SC

University of South Carolina Beaufort

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 2,124enrollment
  • $16,113net price
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Pembroke, NC

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 7,666enrollment
  • $8,208net price
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Fairmont State University
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Fairmont, WV

Fairmont State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,498enrollment
  • $10,794net price
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Virginia State University
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HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,648enrollment
  • $15,773net price
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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